Structure and Floristic Composition of Forest Management Systems Associated with the Edible Fruit Tree Oecopetalum mexicanum in the Sierra de Misantla, Veracruz, Mexico

López‐Acosta, Juan Carlos; Lascurain, Maite; Binnqüist, Citlalli López; Covarrubias, Melissa

doi:10.1007/s12231-014-9260-0

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“…However, the transect data showed that FG had the highest floristic diversity of all the studied systems and formed a habitat for at least 40 different species, which coincides with the findings of Lascurain et al [36] and López-Acosta et al [37]. These authors identified (municipalities of Misantla, Tenochtitlan, Yecuatla, Mexico) 52 species in ten transects covering 1000 m 2 in the same region.…”

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“…Although they had a relatively large land coverage, they had a lower floristic diversity (18 species) than HG and FG; however, it was relatively similar to that observed by López-Acosta et al [37] who identified 28 species in coffee plantations and 26 in the cachichinales. The low diversity was explained by the fact that most PC systems were dominated by introduced perennial commercial trees-shrubs such as C. arabica, Citrus aurantifolia, C. sinensis, and native ones like O. mexicanum.…”

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“…Furthermore, the SUV value of the PCCPC systems accounted for 38% of the 30 used woody plants, which underlined the importance of these systems for securing local subsistence needs. This outcome suggests that more local species were perceived to be useful than that indicated by López-Acosta et al [37], who identified 19 useful species in the PCCPC systems (coffee plantations and cachichinales).…”

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Floristic Diversity and Cultural Importance in Agroforestry Systems on Small-Scale Farmer’s Livelihoods in Central Veracruz, México

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Abstract:México is a cultural and biological megadiverse country with an increased anthropogenic pressure on its tropical landscapes. The study area was the ejido "Los Ídolos", Misantla, Central Veracruz, Mexico. The main objective of this research was to identify how the woody plant diversity of agroforestry systems contributed to the cultural, economic, and subsistence security of local farmers. Five different agroforestry systems were identified: forest gardens (FG), home gardens (HG), plantation crop combination with perennial cultivates (PC), plantation crop combinations with annual cultivates (AC), and trees on pastures (TP). FG systems had the highest floristic diversity, followed by HG and TP. Interviews with farmers showed that FG, HG, and PC systems were important for maintaining cultural identity and secure subsistence needs, while PC and TP systems were important for improving the economic situation of farmers. The FG systems contained only native species, while the proportion of exotic plants differed among the other systems. Useful exotic plants were found in the HG system. This study demonstrated that agroforestry systems such as FG were not used to their full potential, despite their high diversity of useful plants. It is recommended that farmers-assisted by institutions and representatives of local product chains-conduct feasibility studies on the marketing and promotion of products derived from specific agroforestry systems.

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“…For instance, management practices were found to shape both the structure and floristic diversity of managed stands, favoring useful species in Central America and Africa (Asase & Tetteh , López‐Acosta et al . ). Our results showed less prominent alterations of tree density and basal area in managed areas compared to unmanaged old growth forests than species richness.…”

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Ecological outcomes and livelihood benefits of community‐managed agroforests and second growth forests in Southeast Brazil

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The Forest and Landscape Restoration movement has emerged as an approach to reconcile biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services provisioning and human well-being in degraded landscapes, but little is known so far about the potential of different reforestation methods to achieve these objectives. Based on this gap, we assessed the ecological outcomes and local livelihood benefits of community-managed agroforests and second growth forests to assist natural regeneration in the coastal Atlantic Forest of Brazil. We investigated and compared agroforests and secondary forests according to their structure and floristic composition in 51 circular plots of 314 m², their role in supporting local livelihoods (45 semi-structured interviews) and the use and cultural importance of plant species (61 interviews). Agroforests and, more remarkably, managed secondary forests (1) re-established a well-developed forest structure, with a higher density of tree-sized individuals and similar basal area compared to nearby old growth forests; (2) were composed by a rich array of native species, including five threatened species, but had lower species richness than old growth remnants; and (3) improved local livelihoods by supplying market valuable and culturally important plants, including 231 native ethnospecies. Overall, local production systems showed remarkable potential to engage smallholders of developing tropical countries in Forest and Landscape Restoration and contribute to achieve its overall goals. We advocate the promotion of these systems as effective Forest and Landscape Restoration approaches in multi-scale programs and policies.Abstract in Portuguese is available with online material.

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“…The Sierra de Chiconquiaco is considered a refuge for a wide diversity of plant species, belonging to different communities, including many useful plants (Gómez-Pompa 1966, Gutiér-rez-Báez 1994, Zamora-Crescencio & Avendaño-Reyes 1998, Ambrosio-Montoya & Avendaño-Reyes 1999, Lascurain-Rangel et al 2013, López-Acosta et al 2014. However, according to the data of land use and vegetation of the Serie V (INEGI 2013), pastures occupy increasingly large areas providing clear evidence of land use changes that put conservation of the forest ecosystems at risk (Ellis & Martínez-Bello 2010).…”

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Floristic, vegetational and geographic characteristics of the Sierra de Chiconquiaco, Veracruz, Mexico

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Background: Explored botanically from the 19th century, the Sierra de Chiconquiaco is recognized for its large vegetal and topographical heterogeneity. However, the available floristic information is sparse and its geographic characteristics remain undefined. The objective of this study was therefore to integrate floristic, vegetal and geographic information in order to identify areas that have experienced floristic exploration as well as potential sites for conservation. Question: Under which criteria can the Sierra be geographically delimited? What kind of floristic and vegetational studies have been carried out? How many species of plants have been registered? Which sites have been more widely explored? Which of them have conservation and research potentials? Study site and years of study: Sierra de Chiconquiaco, Veracruz, Mexico, 2010-2014. Methods: A bibliographical and records review of the XAL and MEXU herbariums, works and field survey were carried out. Through analysis of geomorphological attributes in a geographic information system, the boundaries of the Sierra were established, revealing an area of 3,632 km 2 , featuring 22 municipalities and an altitudinal range of 50 to 3,000 m a.s.l. Results: Seven vegetation types were described, as well as a floristic list of 3,016 species, including 72 type localities, 36 endemics, 57 registered in the NOM-059, 2010 and 195 in the CITES. Conclusions: Nine potential areas for conservation of flora were detected, as well as six that were scarcely documented in the herbaria. This study provides a relevant contribution to the knowledge, use and conservation of the vegetal resources of Mexico. Key words: floristic inventory, vegetational, botanic collections, geographic delineation, conservation zones. Florística, vegetación y características geográficas de la Sierra de Chiconquiaco, Veracruz, México ResumenAntecedentes: Explorada botánicamente desde el siglo XIX, la Sierra de Chiconquiaco destaca por su amplia heterogeneidad vegetal y topográfica. Sin embargo, la información florística disponible era dispersa y sus características geográficas indefinidas. Por este motivo, el objetivo de este estudio fue llevar a cabo una síntesis geográfica, florística y de vegetación, con el fin de identificar áreas exploradas florísticamente y sitios con potencial para la conservación. Preguntas: ¿Bajo qué criterios se delimita geográficamente a la Sierra? ¿Qué estudios florísticos y de vegetación se han llevado cabo? ¿Cuántas especies de plantas se registran? ¿Cuáles sitios son más explorados? Sitio de estudio y fechas: Sierra de Chiconquiaco, Veracruz, Mexico, 2010-2014. Métodos: Registros de los herbarios XAL y MEXU, trabajos de campo. Mediante el análisis de atributos geomorfológicos en un sistema de información geográfica, se establecieron los límites de la Sierra, que abarca una extensión de 3,632 km 2 , 22 municipios y un intervalo altitudinal de 50 a 3,000 m s.n.m. Resultados: Siete tipos de vegetación, una lista florística de 3,016 especies, que incluye 72 locali...

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Structure and Floristic Composition of Forest Management Systems Associated with the Edible Fruit Tree Oecopetalum mexicanum in the Sierra de Misantla, Veracruz, Mexico

Cited by 10 publications

References 23 publications

Floristic Diversity and Cultural Importance in Agroforestry Systems on Small-Scale Farmer’s Livelihoods in Central Veracruz, México

Floristic Diversity and Cultural Importance in Agroforestry Systems on Small-Scale Farmer’s Livelihoods in Central Veracruz, México

Ecological outcomes and livelihood benefits of community‐managed agroforests and second growth forests in Southeast Brazil

Floristic, vegetational and geographic characteristics of the Sierra de Chiconquiaco, Veracruz, Mexico

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